In a move that shocked the entire music industry, superstar singer Arijit Singh announced his retirement from playback singing. The much-loved vocalist has revealed that he will not be taking on any new work as a playback singer in the future.

“I have no intention of taking on a new mission.”

Arijit made the announcement through a note on social media and thanked his listeners for the love he has received over the years. In the message, the singer said, “Hello everyone, Happy New Year. I would like to thank you all for giving me so much love over the years as a listener. I am happy to announce that I will no longer be taking up any new duties as a playback vocalist. That will be cancelled. It has been an amazing journey.””He also thanked his fans for their unwavering support and called his journey as a playback singer “amazing.”Also Read: Arijit Singh Steps Away From Playback Singing: Inside Net Worth, Luxury Home, Assets

The voice that defined a generation

Over the past decade, Arijit Singh has emerged as one of the most influential and beloved voices in modern Hindi cinema. He made his Bollywood playback debut in 2012 with “Raabta” in “Agent Vinod” composed by Pritam.But it was Tum Hai Ho in 2013’s Aashi Kui 2 that catapulted him to superstardom, cementing his place as the definitive voice of romance in Hindi cinema.From soul-stirring romantic numbers to emotional ballads, Arijit’s discography is packed with chart-topping songs. Some of his most iconic songs include Channa Mereya, Agar Tum Saath Ho, Gerua, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Kesariya, Phir Le Aaya Dil, Khairiyat, Shayad, etc.